Within the vertebral column there are cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae and lumbar vertebrae.

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Question 1 of 5

Within the vertebral column there are cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae and lumbar vertebrae.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The vertebral column has 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae in adults, totaling 24 movable vertebrae (plus sacrum and coccyx). '7: 12: 5' matches this standard count.

Question 2 of 5

The depression on the posterior side of the humerus for the ulna when the elbow is extended is the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The olecranon fossa, on the humerus’ posterior side, receives the ulna’s olecranon process when the elbow extends. The capitulum and trochlea articulate with the radius and ulna, and the head is proximal, making 'olecranon fossa' correct.

Question 3 of 5

Identify the bones of the leg.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The leg includes the femur (thigh), tibia and fibula (lower leg), and patella (kneecap). Tarsals are ankle bones, not leg, making 'Femur, fibula, tibia and patella' correct.

Question 4 of 5

A suture is an example of a joint.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sutures, immovable skull joints, are fibrous, held by connective tissue. Synovial joints are movable, cartilaginous are slightly movable, making 'fibrous' correct (incomplete options assumed).

Question 5 of 5

A joint that allows for up and down movement in one plane is a joint.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hinge joints (e.g., elbow) permit up-and-down movement (flexion/extension) in one plane. Gliding allows sliding, condyloid two planes, and saddle is multi-directional, making 'hinge' correct.

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